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“No longer a novelty:” Canberra leads the charge as Australian EV numbers double

“No longer a novelty:” Canberra leads the charge as Australian EV numbers double

The number of electric cars on Australian roads has more than doubled, with a big increase in charging stations and EVs making up one in every five new cars sold in nation’s capital. 
“A game changer:” Albanese hails delivery of biggest electric truck fleet in Australia

“A game changer:” Albanese hails delivery of biggest electric truck fleet in Australia

First 43 of 60 ordered electric trucks unveiled at the western Sydney depot of Team Global Express, supported by a battery, solar panels and charging equipment.
Foton rolls out hydrogen fuel cell for two-days bus trial on holiday island

Foton rolls out hydrogen fuel cell for two-days bus trial on holiday island

A hydrogen fuel cell bus from Foton Mobility has been showcased on the holiday destination of Rottnest Island off the Perth coast.
EV charging network stretches out to W.A. goldfields region

EV charging network stretches out to W.A. goldfields region

The historic gold mining town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has joined the WA EV Network with the opening of a new 150kW fast charger and 22kW back-up charger.
BYD cuts price of most affordable EV to less than $A20,000

BYD cuts price of most affordable EV to less than $A20,000

BYD reveals a refreshed version of one of the most affordable EVs with a starting price of under $A19,000.
The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars

The data is in: EVs far less likely to break down than ICE cars

New data shows that electric vehicles are far more reliable than ICE cars of same age.
Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected.
Porsche launches most powerful EV in Australia now available to order

Porsche launches most powerful EV in Australia now available to order

Porsche reveals its quickest production sedan with impressive performance that it calls the Turbo GT sedan with Weissach package.